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hi there guys im new to the forum and i have a question. i have aftermarket wheels on my 260 but its like a jeep, i can get a whole fist in the rear wheel arch. so why does it sit so high!!! and if it just normal how can i dump it without spending 1100 plus vat for a tiny drop?
thansk guys!
Pictures might help us determine the issue - what size are the wheels/tyres
Also, when you registered you'll have received a questionnaire from Tim, send it in and he'll update your membership status and that'll open pandora's box - a whole world of information
hey the tyres are 225 45 18 and there is about 5 inches between tyre and arch at the rear
Welcome along....I would guess that the rear springs have broken at some point, and someone has fitted non V8 springs...
but wouldnt that mean the wrong springs as i didnt think that non v8 rear suspension was anything like v8... im actually a mechanic and cant identify where they come from lol
Well bang goes the wrong size wheels theory - would have to agree with Greeners - wrong springs
What are the last 3 digits of the VIN - see if anyone on here knows the car
ill have a look in the morning and post on here guys no worries. and i take it the non v8 springs would fit in the arms just not have the same height platform then
Whatever you have on the car, it sounds initially at least, that a bodge has been commited using, what sounds like, the suspension from a landrover. :-). Is it the same front and back chap?
hmm maybe lol. no the front looks reasonable. can anyone measure spring hright for me and let me know? maybe i can have half a chance at identifying it then.
Originals have these markings
https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/galler...ear_spring.JPG
https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/galler...ero2600014.JPG
No need to identify the springs, they're obviously wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamtheman
Just get the right ones and all will be better :)
PS. Ride height should be around 395mm (398 front 390 rear), measured from centre of wheel to wheel arch, unladen
well mine read rkb000850-sa lol def not right then
yeah def not right guys they the mgzt touring springs. brilliant. well all my parts suppliers dont list for the beast so any ideas where i can source a pair guys?
Look here, item #11
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID004215
Not cheap though
opened the page but wont let me price up the item is that because not available anymore?
guys is that each????
IIRC That part number is the Ztt 260 rear spring, sligtly longer than the ZTQuote:
Originally Posted by jamtheman
Strange, when I click the part number I can get the shopping page upQuote:
Originally Posted by jamtheman
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/CartPage...-RKB000820--ID
thanks guys still doesnt list if that each. if it is then ill leave it cos i can get a proper coil over kit made for about 800 lol
I am afraid it is................Quote:
Originally Posted by jamtheman
Might as well go for the VHS-kit then :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jamtheman
def get a coilover kit made then lol thats just mental prices i only paid 3k for the car at that rate a set of springs a thirs the cost of the motor lol!
vhs only a lowering kit by 15mm i can have a proper set up made 26 point adjustable with my own spring rates for less lol mate of mine owns gaz
Have a chat with Brian (Scooter on here) he may have some. I also believe Black Olive has some alternative suppliers but not sureQuote:
Originally Posted by jamtheman
PS. you now know why the car was sold cheap :)
thank u guys will contact em u been a massive help!
FrontsQuote:
Originally Posted by jamtheman
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-260-...item53e5b9fb84
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-260-...item3cb4455d2d
And you might want to give Rimmers a call as they are listed as boxed set here:
http://www.mgroverpartfinder.com/XPA...2&Price=197.44
Normally prices on Rimmers are for a quantity of one and the don't list whether it's a set price
thats more reasonable lol. just wanna get it right before i get more power out the old girl as its pretty lacking at the mo. amazing handling. great noise. pretty gutless lol
Quote:
Originally Posted by jamtheman
Well, Jeeps were never known to be fast :)
Get the correct springs will improve handling no end and for a big car it does have reasonable performance
yeah alot of the cars i work with are a bit more excitable but i bought it for the potential and the lovely noise lol. and the springs in the set are the ones i got on there already and they pretty high lol
If you get your questionnaire into Tim you'll see a thread in the club shop re springs that will be of interestQuote:
Originally Posted by jamtheman
i havnt got the questionnaire is there any way it can be resent?
PM me an email address and I'll send another.
Thanks Tim - I'm a bit slow, missed that one